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Health care
Florida Medicaid expansion measure raises $225,000 more
Almost all of the new money raised by the Florida Decides Healthcare committee came from the California-based Tides Foundation.
Medicaid contracts in Florida spark a lawsuit
A losing bidder has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Florida health officials from moving forward with new Medicaid managed-care contracts.
A ballot initiative to expand Medicaid in Florida gets $250,000
Hoping to pass a Florida constitutional amendment in 2026 expanding eligibility for Medicaid, a committee received a $250,000 contribution.
Report shows a reduced number of abortions in Florida
Florida now prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy; a new report gives an initial picture of the reduced number of abortions.
20-foot inflatable IUD arrives in Tampa
Americans for Contraception brought a 20-foot, inflatable IUD to Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa Friday. The ‘IUD Express’ tour promotes access to reproductive healthcare, following a decision by Senate Republicans to block a bill...
Medicaid enrollment in Florida continues to decline
Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program continued to drop in May, with 4.423 million people receiving health care through the system.
Organization works to fill gaps Manatee Memorial left after cuts for uninsured care
We Care Manatee is trying to ensure patients get the care they need after Manatee Memorial cut funding for uninsured and low-income patients.
The Scoop: Weds. June 5th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Manatee Memorial Hospital cuts funding for uninsured and low-income surgical patients We Care Manatee is a nonprofit organization that connects patients with financial needs to healthcare providers. The hospital recently cut ties with Good County...
Medicaid eligibility trial rescheduled to July
The class-action lawsuit is over people being dropped from Florida’s Medicaid program after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Free dental care event to treat thousands in Lakeland
Listen: Floridians without access to dental care will be able to get free services next week. It’s because of a two-day event that’s estimated to serve 2,000 people in Lakeland. The initiative is called Florida...
Medicaid Expansion is in Our Hands Now
Florida is one of only 10 states that has not already expanded Medicaid coverage to low-income childless adults as allowed under the Affordable Care Act. Now, Florida healthcare advocates are mounting a petition drive to...
Florida has challenged federal guidelines for the CHIP/KidCare program of subsidized health insurance for tens of thousands of children.
